About Neighborhood House

Mission Statement:

Neighborhood House brings neighbors together to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and educate young and old. We strengthen community by providing resources to support self-reliance, economic independence and dignity in people of all ages and backgrounds.

Purpose:

Neighborhood House is a multi-service, multi-site organization providing social, emergency and recreational services for individuals and families residing in Southwest Portland.

History:

While Neighborhood House was founded in January 1905, its roots go back to 1896 with the founding of a Sewing School for Girls in South Portland by the Portland Chapter of National Council for Jewish Women. By the 1920's services had expanded to include fitness and recreation, casework and counseling services, free schools, kindergarten, English classes, and a Well Baby Clinic. In 1982, Neighborhood House put down roots in the Multnomah neighborhood with the opening of the Southwest Senior Center and completed the move in 1983 by moving offices and services into its present location. Today, Neighborhood House is the primary organization providing social and support services to families in Southwest Portland.

Clients:

Approximately 6,000 individuals and families receive nearly 60,000 hours of services from Neighborhood House per year. Nearly 75% are low income and 50% are members of minority groups.

Service Area:

Southwest Portland comprising the area bordered by Sunset Freeway to the Clackamas County line on the south and the Willamette River to the Washington County line on the west.

Budget:

Fiscal Year 2007 Budget: $4.9 million

Income Breakdown:	Government	75%
	United Way	9%
	Other Support	10%

Staff:

104 Employees
450 Volunteers

President, Board of Directors: Pam Field
Executive Director: Richard J. Nitti

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